At Seaman Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Please click here to request an appointment or call our office at 773-545-2233 to make an appointment today!

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a health care discipline, which emphasizes the amazing self-healing powers of the body to repair itself without the use of drugs or invasive surgery. Chiropractic engages your own healing abilities to stabilize joints and return function to your back, neck, wrists, knees, ankles, arms and legs. It keeps your nervous system, which controls your whole body including organs, from being over or under stimulated. In effect it keeps your body from wearing prematurely and keeps you functioning at an optimal level and feeling great.

At Seaman Chiropractic, we use 4 different techniques of adjusting various parts of your body. All are gentle, non-force techniques and with each patient, we may use multiple methods based on the patients' unique needs. All methods move joints in the spine or other parts (shoulders, wrists, ankles, knees or hips) into the correct neutral position to relieve nerve interference and normalize joint function, which then allows the body to heal itself. That, in turn, relieves neck and back pain, headaches, shoulder, hip and knee pain. The four techniques we employ are:

• Diversified : The first technique is diversified which is purely done by hands. It is a quick gentle movement to correct the position of the vertebrae back to a neutral position either centered or level. This is usually used on the neck and the vast majority of patients love the way it feels. It opens up the nervous system straight from the brain and improves your immune system, arm pain, headaches, tingling and numbness, tinnitus, dizziness and so much more.
• Thompson Drop:
  This is such a great technique, as it is so gentle and fast. Instead of being twisted on your side (called side lying) you are on a soft, cushioned treatment table on your stomach, and to reduce any pressure of the adjustment, the table drops an inch to buffer any pressure. In addition, our table is electric so it increases gentleness. Secondly, our tables have a center portion which can be lowered so pregnant ladies can be adjusted till they are ready to give birth and men with large bellies can also be adjusted comfortably.
• Flexion-Distraction:
  This technique was designed for disc and nerve problems, which can affect all your organs and conditions like sciatica [Leg pain], neuralgia and complaints related to bulged and herniated discs, facet syndromes, and other low back pains and complaints. There are currently less than four chiropractors in Chicago using it. It is also a gentle, non-force technique, as are all our methods. It works by pumping spinal discs to increase healing and relieve pinched nerves so they can begin to heal. You are on a comfortable, cushioned table on your stomach.
• Activator:                      
  An Activator is a small hand-held instrument used to realign bones. It was designed to be an alternative method to the manual techniques chiropractors employ to manipulate the spine. The instrument then delivers a precisely-measured gentle thrust in a specific direction thus coaxing misaligned bones back into place.
  It is very gentle and it is especially great for patients who are scared of having their head turned or hearing a noise in their neck or for smaller joints like wrists, ribs, ankles, knees and jaws (TMJ). It is also great for children!

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Therapeutic Massage

A healing touch that applies pressure on the muscles of the body. Benefits include; improved blood and lymph circulation, decreased muscle spasms and pain, increased range of motion in the joints and much more. Our fully licensed Massage Therapist is trained and experienced in deep tissue, trigger point, mysofacial,  sport, prenatal, and postpartum massage. Most people think of massage as a 'fluff' experience- when it is actually a great way to decrease stiffness and tension and improve joint and muscle movement.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture originated in China over five thousand years ago. It is based on the belief that health is determined by a balanced flow of qi (also referred to as chi), the vital life energy present in all living organisms. By stimulating certain points on the body acupuncture helps correct and re balance the flow of energy and consequently relieve pain and/or restore health. Dr. Seaman uses acupuncture most often for conditions such as migraines, arm/wrist pain, knee/leg pain, induction of labor, morning sickness, and cessation of smoking.

   Pregnancy and Prenatal Care 

At Seaman Chiropractic, we believe that every pregnancy should be enjoyable and comfortable. Chiropractic care is often the best care for many common ailments during pregnancy- back pain, joint pain, swelling, morning sickness, and headaches. We use massage, acupuncture, and rehab in addition to chiropractic care to ensure a healthier pregnancy overall. Our special drop-table can be adjusted to ensure comfort during all three trimesters of pregnancy. We can even help your body bounce back post-delivery faster through our rehab! 

Scoliosis & Postural Screenings

Posture and scoliosis screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that often begins during childhood. Early detection in children will allow for straightening of the spine as the child grows. Unfortunately the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets leading to unsightly braces or eventually surgery.

Our approach is to use specific spinal adjustments combined with corrective exercises. We have had excellent results with scoliosis cases in childhood, when the bones of the spine are still growing. Dr. Seaman has studied this problem extensively and is an expert, with 26 years of experience under her belt. We provide screenings at schools,  community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace. 

Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy consists of soothing modalities designed to decrease muscle spasms and/or soreness. Examples include electric stimulation or ultrasound, which do very specific things to help heal areas of discomfort.

  Custom Orthotics

The use of custom fitted arch supports or heel lifts to be worn in shoes to correct structural problems with the hips, knees, ankles and feet. 

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients. 

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Nutritional Counseling

Counseling on a wide variety of issues ranging from proper levels of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for disease prevention and/or treatment, infections and restoring the body to optimal health.  Dr. Seaman has researched and found the best supplements to aid in boosting the immune system or helping with a specific issue such as allergies, health of urinary tract, and inflammation. 

X-rays on site

For your consideration and convenience, we have x-ray equipment on site at Seaman Chiropractic Center and over 26 years of experience in taking and reading x-rays.